Mexico's Salcedo ruled out of Confederations Cup

"I think once we emerge from the group and only then we will begin to study (semi-final) opponents", Santos said.

He added to a journalist from Brazil: "I'm going to take a trip down memory lane".

"This match is not different from any other game we have played so far", Hudson said yesterday.

Things remain tight in Group A before Saturday's final round.

Russian Federation fans have boosted attendance figures during these finals and it is expected to be a close-to-capacity crowd at Kazan Arena on Saturday but head coach Cherchesov has no doubt that there renewed backing for his players will continue regardless of the result.

Ronaldo was rested at times by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane towards the end of the season and reaped the benefits as he helped his club secure both the LaLiga and Champions League titles.

Teams who voluntarily kicked the ball out also got a raw deal because the ball would be returned to them deep in their own half rather than where play stopped.

Thomas curled a magnificent late strike against the bar from the edge of the area in the closing stages with New Zealand's last major chance.

On one side Portugal, the reigning European champions, with iconic names like Eusebio, Rui Costa and Luis Figo down the years and Ronaldo at the moment.

Georgia win buoys Republicans and Trump
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Trump lashes out at Democrats after Georgia win
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Government health insurance markets holding up, barely
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